Travelling from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) jetting off from either of these.
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Melbourne to Brisbane Airport flight.
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. The city follows the UTC+10 timezone and is one hour behind Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), with 233 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEL to BNE is the 6am Qantas option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 10:30pm with Virgin Australia Regional.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BNE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) are available from here.
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport leaving from MEL include:
The most frequently booked airline between MEL and BNE is Virgin Australia.
Among carriers operating on this route, Virgin Australia leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Think about setting out from Avalon Airport (AVV). You can book a direct Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Jetstar has direct flights from Melbourne to BNE leaving from AVV. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline flying from AVV to BNE.
Jetstar ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Avalon Airport and Brisbane Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BNE flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Book a hotel near BNE if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Brisbane Airport flight.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Right now, ج.م. 3,181 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 6,309. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to BNE.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Melbourne to Brisbane Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport (BNE), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Brisbane based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to BNE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Brisbane
Start your Brisbane trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Brisbane Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach are top sights which should be on any good Brisbane itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 113 kilometres west of Brisbane, a visit to Toowoomba will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Japanese Garden, Saint James Anglican Church and DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum.
Around 290 kilometres north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mon Repos Turtle Centre, Noog'garr Walla (Whale Rock) Lookout and The Bundaberg Barrel.
